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Fouldsy
Contributor I
Aug 30, 2026 9:26 AM UTC

Era100 SL placement advice

Hi all

I am waiting the delivery of a Beam 2, Mini sub and 2x Era100s as an undated of my Canton DM55. 
The Beam and Sub with go under the TV sub either side or behind the cabinet, any advice appreciated. 
the main question is where do I put the rear surrounds? The main seating is on the brown sofa near the book case and the striped chair. 
there is a side table to the left of the sofa and a bookcase with CDs to the right of the chair. Would that work of should I look at the top of the main bookcase?

any guidance or thoughts please. 

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    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    Aug 30, 2026 5:30 PM UTC

    The Sub behind the TV works well here, mine is set at 45 degrees to the corner so the low frequencies are reinforced by the walls.

    For the surrounds, get some stands and try multiple locations and either pick the best for your preferred location or the best compromise for both chairs.

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      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      Aug 30, 2026 10:55 PM UTC

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        Stanley_4
        Stanley_4
        Grand Maestro
        Aug 30, 2026 11:39 PM UTC

        If the top of the bookshelf is an attractive option, try both up there. Try to keep them at least 3 feet / a meter apart to avoid radio self-interference. 

        The image isn't going to be as intended but it does provide surround audio with minimal effort. Mine sit on opposite ends od an IKEA bookcase in my corner, and are rotated to face along the walls.

        Stands provided a better image here but were unacceptable to the spouse.

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        FouldsyAuthor
        Contributor I
        Aug 31, 2026 8:53 AM UTC

        If the top of the bookshelf is an attractive option, try both up there. Try to keep them at least 3 feet / a meter apart to avoid radio self-interference. 

        The image isn't going to be as intended but it does provide surround audio with minimal effort. Mine sit on opposite ends od an IKEA bookcase in my corner, and are rotated to face along the walls.

        Stands provided a better image here but were unacceptable to the spouse.

        Thanks, stands will be a no as used to have high end hifi which too over the sitting room. 
        Will give it a try. 

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